Mental Health – Spirit of Shankly

Supporting World Mental Health Day

A simple 'how are you' can make a huge difference Today, World Mental Health Day, Spirit of Shankly stand united with those facing mental health challenges, especially within our community. Football has a unique power to connect people, on and off the pitch, and we believe it can help change and even save the lives of those struggling with mental health issues. Eighty-four men take their own lives in the UK every week – 84. According to the Office for National Statistics, the biggest cause of death for men under 50, from a range of [...]

By Spirit of Shankly|2024-10-09T20:58:07+01:00October 9th, 2024|

Big Red Talk 2

Big Red Talk 2 Spirit of Shankly are pleased to announce Big Red Talk 2, in conjunction with LFC Foundation, LDSA and Spion Kop 1906. The free event will take place on Wednesday 21 April 2021. This follows the success of the first Big Red Talk last December. Back then we reported how fan groups around the country had begun discussing mental-health issues and raising awareness of the services and support available. The aim of the event is to encourage open and honest conversations about mental health and to encourage supporters to seek out support [...]

By Spirit of Shankly|2021-03-31T11:20:56+01:00March 31st, 2021|

World Mental Health Day Update

World Mental Health Day Update Unfortunately the arranged coffee morning event, on Saturday 10 October at Hotel Anfield, has been postponed. This is due to current government guidelines on social gatherings and mixing of household bubbles. We will reschedule this event at a later date once we are able to do so. We realise this is disappointing, but the safety of participants remains our number one priority. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you at future events. Joe Blott Chair Join Renew Donate [...]

By Spirit of Shankly|2020-10-06T11:09:55+01:00October 6th, 2020|

World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day The Reds have made a great start to the season and we can still bask in having won no19, but for many of us life is a struggle at the moment, which is why Spirit of Shankly’s latest partnership is a vital one. SOS have teamed up with the LFC Foundation and Red Neighbours to raise awareness of mental health, especially among our fan base. World Mental Health Day Our launch event – coffee and a chance to chat – will take place on Saturday 10 October, World Mental Health Day [...]

By Spirit of Shankly|2020-10-02T17:23:45+01:00October 2nd, 2020|

Mental Health Research

Mental Health Research At the Spirit of Shankly 2019 AGM a motion was passed that we would help where possible with mental health initiatives. We agreed to work with local organisations and other supporters’ trusts to promote mental health awareness; to demonstrate that it’s okay to not be okay; and to support people to open up about their thoughts, feelings and emotions. The idea is to encourage SOS members and the wider supporter base to seek help from friends, family and services if they are suffering in any way. In line with this we have [...]

By Spirit of Shankly|2020-06-23T16:24:03+01:00April 22nd, 2020|

Mental Health: SOS on City Talk (Video)

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By Spirit of Shankly|2020-06-24T07:52:31+01:00March 22nd, 2019|

It’s OK to Ask for Help

“Football has the power to connect with so many people on and off the pitch, it has the power to change and save the lives of people who live with mental health issues"

By Spirit of Shankly|2020-06-24T08:13:08+01:00October 5th, 2018|

Help for bereaved families of those who’ve taken their own lives

Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50. A staggering number of men – 84 – take their own lives in the UK every week. Eighty four. Most of those fit the same age demographic as match-going fans.

By Spirit of Shankly|2020-06-24T08:26:55+01:00March 29th, 2018|